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Karnataka Hotels Association seeks GST cut on commercial LPG cylinders to 5pc

Bengaluru: The KSHA on Saturday, May 2, urged the government to immediately reduce GST on 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders from 18 to 5 per cent. Meanwhile, the Bangalore Hotels Association (BHA) has separately written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting his intervention to roll back or reduce the recent LPG price hike, rationalise GST rates Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 May 2026 9:30 pm

Karnataka assembly disqualifies Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni after conviction in BJP leader murder case

Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly following his conviction in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The disqualification, effective from his conviction date of April 15, 2026, will last for six years after his release from life imprisonment.

The Times of India 2 May 2026 7:46 pm

Karnataka police told not to summon women at night; enforce KSHRC guidelines

In emergency situations where questioning is necessary at night, the presence of a woman police officer is mandatory

The Hindu 2 May 2026 6:26 pm

Man held for threatening woman with private photos

A Child Welfare Committee member in Ramanagara, Haniyur Chandregowda, faces arrest for allegedly blackmailing a woman with explicit photos and videos, forcing her into a sexual relationship. Police discovered similar compromising material of other women on his phone. He also reportedly defrauded her of lakhs and used her documents fraudulently.

The Times of India 2 May 2026 1:55 pm

BEYOND BOREDOM: How Bengaluru Communities Are Reimagining Summer for Children

Urban working parents face the challenge of keeping children engaged in summer holidays. Across Bengaluru, apartment complexes and specialized camps are stepping in, offering structured programs that blend sports, skill development, and social interaction. These initiatives are fostering holistic growth and a sense of community for children.

The Times of India 2 May 2026 12:50 pm

Karnataka hotels association demands GST cut on commercial LPG cylinders to 5%

The demand has come in the wake of the price of commercial LPG being hiked by the steepest ever 993 per 19-kg cylinder on Friday

The Hindu Businessline 2 May 2026 12:00 pm

Beyond the lift lobby : Brewing Namma community in a Bluru apartment

Apartment living comes with its own quirks & challenges.Tina Shashikanth explores how buildings full of strangers can transform into thriving support networks

The Times of India 2 May 2026 11:36 am

Sringeri constituency: Verification of postal ballots, recount begin in Chikkamagaluru

Postal ballots, which were rejected during counting in 2023, will be verified, followed by recounting of postal ballots

The Hindu 2 May 2026 9:51 am

ACS College of Engineering celebrates Aarohana 2026 in Bengaluru

Chief guest Ragini Dwivedi, actor, interacted with students and shared her thoughts on ambition, determination, dedication and perseverance

The Hindu 2 May 2026 9:43 am

Ktaka panel proposes fee cut to revive core engg courses

The Times of India 2 May 2026 4:15 am

High commands decision is prasada: D K Shivakumar amid power tussle in Karnataka - Deccan Herald

High commands decision is prasada: D K Shivakumar amid power tussle in Karnataka Deccan Herald

Google News 2 May 2026 2:09 am

Happy Streets back in Nandini Layout in Bengaluru

The Times of India 2 May 2026 1:15 am

Leadership change: High commands decision is prasada for us, says D.K. Shivakumar

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has said that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges statement puts a full stop to speculation about leadership change

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:34 pm

Constant churn in Karnataka CMO in this tenure of Siddaramaiah raises eyebrows - The Hindu

Constant churn in Karnataka CMO in this tenure of Siddaramaiah raises eyebrows The Hindu

Google News 1 May 2026 11:27 pm

Constant churn in Karnataka CMO in this tenure of Siddaramaiah raises eyebrows

The present tenure of Siddaramaiah has seen four intelligence chiefs so far and three ACSs. Two of his political secretaries have been sacked

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:27 pm

Special Samadhan drive to settle pending cases from Aug 21

The Times of India 1 May 2026 10:39 pm

ZP CEO opts for govt hosp for wifes delivery in Raichur

The Times of India 1 May 2026 10:39 pm

BJP accuses Congress of blocking Womens Reservation Bill

The Times of India 1 May 2026 10:39 pm

SWR issues clarification about works taken up at Vijayapura

The Times of India 1 May 2026 10:34 pm

Weather hits Raichur mango crop; output down 50%

The Times of India 1 May 2026 10:29 pm

Prada to train first batch of Kolhapuri artisans in July

The Times of India 1 May 2026 10:09 pm

Karnataka launches Statewide respiratory surveillance for traffic police

The initiative follows a two-year screening project in Bengaluru, where 3,287 traffic police personnel underwent respiratory and general health assessments that highlighted risk factors

The Hindu 1 May 2026 9:55 pm

HALs new CMD takes charge

The Times of India 1 May 2026 9:44 pm

Karnataka CM Terms Commercial Gas Cylinders Hike As Organised Looting By Union Government

The latest hike is only the beginning. More such increases will follow in coming days and the burden will keep shifting to citizens: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 1 May 2026 9:42 pm

May Day: Pourakarmikas felicitated

The Hindu 1 May 2026 8:58 pm

May Day rally taken out in Mysuru

The Hindu 1 May 2026 8:47 pm

Sustainable healthcare practices key to future, says ICMR expert

Doctors role critical in helping the country achieve its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, says the director of the National Institute for Research in Environmental Health at the graduation day of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences in Madikeri

The Hindu 1 May 2026 8:05 pm

DyCM Okay With High Command Playing A Waiting Game On Change Of Leadership

Speculations are rife in the Congress party, Karnataka unit that major political developments are about to happen in May.

Deccan Chronicle 1 May 2026 8:00 pm

Karnataka launches first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Tech in Bengaluru

The CoE will play a major role in enabling public-private collection, supporting startups, and unlocking new use cases for space technologies across sectors critical to Indias development

The Hindu Businessline 1 May 2026 8:00 pm

2,000 acres of forest land encroached in Mandya: Minister orders eviction drive

Directs clearance of post-2015 encroachments; pushes sapling distribution, tree census

The Hindu 1 May 2026 7:27 pm

Buddha Jayanti celebrated in Yadgir

The Hindu 1 May 2026 7:13 pm

Advocates demand High Court circuit bench for central region of State in Shivamogga

Advocates in Shivamogga oppose setting up a bench in Mangaluru covering the coastal and Malnad districts, including Shivamogga

The Hindu 1 May 2026 6:04 pm

Suspected Suicide Of PDO In Rona Town Of Gadag District In Karnataka

A note recovered from decease's pocket, purportedly written by him, indicated emotional distress and referred to his ongoing health problems.

Deccan Chronicle 1 May 2026 5:51 pm

Govts Rs 600 Cr scheme to develop minority colonies seen Siddaramaiahs bid to win over Muslims

Karnataka's cabinet approved Rs 600 crore for minority housing upgrades over two years, seen as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's move to regain Muslim support after recent actions against community leaders. The decision follows outrage from Muslim scholars and leaders over the Congress's handling of the Davanagere South bypoll, where community leaders felt overlooked.

The Economic Times 1 May 2026 5:45 pm

Hit hard by 991 price hike for commercial LPG, Mysuru hoteliers say rate went up by 1,440 in two months

Describing the surge as abnormal and alarming, the Mysuru Hotel Owners Association said the sharp rise over just two months is placing mounting pressure on the hospitality industry and small businesses

The Hindu 1 May 2026 4:38 pm

Yellow alert for seven districts in Kerala on May 1

According to the weather bulletin issued by the IMD, a trough runs from South interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level

The Hindu 1 May 2026 2:03 pm

Karnataka approves 140 acres of land to US-based Applied Materials

780 crore deal aligns with the states aggressive push to its semiconductor and advanced technology strategy while focusing on building global capacity centres

The Hindu Businessline 1 May 2026 1:59 pm

Facility manager quits job in Bengaluru, turns barren land into self-sustainable green farm in Polali in Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka

Adopting multi-cropping pattern, the 7-acre plot has 70 variety of plantations, was once wasteland

The Hindu 1 May 2026 1:25 pm

Karnataka heatwave: Erratic pre-monsoon showers cool down quarter of state, while others blaze, touching 44 degrees

While Bengaluru experienced a welcome temperature drop after pre-monsoon showers, northern and central Karnataka continue to swelter under intense heat, with some areas exceeding 44 degrees Celsius. Health officials report mild heatwave symptoms and are monitoring critical cases, issuing advisories. Rains are expected to persist in South Interior Karnataka until May 1.

The Times of India 1 May 2026 11:39 am

Kalaburagi artist M.G. Doddamani selected for Lalithakala Academy honorary award

His art is noted for its engagement with social and political themes, often reflecting concerns of justice, identity, and human values

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:39 am

Indias first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers launched by Karnataka government

The mechanism a first of its kind in India has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance

The Hindu 1 May 2026 11:26 am

Bengaluru rain update: How long will showers last in Bangalore? IMD's latest bulletin warns travellers

Bangalore weather rain: Bengaluru experienced intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail, offering relief from the heat. The IMD issued an orange alert for several Karnataka districts, predicting heavy showers and winds up to 60 kmph for two days. Bengaluru may also see around round of showers along with thunderstorms and gusty winds till tomorrow, May 2.

The Economic Times 1 May 2026 10:13 am

Paperless land registration system launched in Chamarajanagar in Karnataka

Under the earlier paper-based system, physical documents were prone to forgery, alterations, page replacements, and post-registration modifications. Verification processes were largely manual, increasing the chances of errors

The Hindu 1 May 2026 10:12 am

Karnataka: Six get death penalty in BJP Yuva Morcha leader murder case

Koppal: A local court in Gangavathi town in Koppal district of North Karnataka on Thursday, April 30, awarded the death penalty to six persons in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) leader Venkatesh Kurubara 34. The convicted persons have been identified as Ravi, Vijay, Dhanraj, Bharat, Saleem Mohammad Rafeeq, and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 1 May 2026 8:46 am

Bengaluru wall collapse: CM Siddaramaiah suspends engineer, orders notice to hospital; vulnerable locations across city being mapped, says DKS

Following a tragic incident where seven people died after a hospital compound wall collapsed due to heavy rain, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has suspended an executive engineer. The government is tightening safety measures, ordering the eviction of vendors from dangerous structures, and identifying vulnerable city locations. Preparations are underway for the approaching monsoon.

The Times of India 1 May 2026 7:01 am

GBA Suburban Township at Rs 18K cr gets nod

The Times of India 1 May 2026 6:07 am

Engineer suspended, vendors to stay off unsafe structures

The Times of India 1 May 2026 6:07 am

Gangavathi court awards death to 6 for BJP netas murder

The Times of India 1 May 2026 6:07 am

Cabinet approves Rs 600cr for minority colonies

The Times of India 1 May 2026 6:07 am